make less strong or intense; soften
not extreme
a person who takes a position in the political center
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
make less severe or harsh
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
preside over
marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme
make less fast or intense
characterized by violence or bloodshed
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
(of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
effected by force or injury rather than natural causes
